Generalife
Generalife
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- GG-Pow7 contributionsAmazing architecture and landscaping from days gone by.Lovely historic buildings and architecture. Loads to walk around and look at, walking shoes a must. It's all building structures and gardens and water features, so if that's what you're into you'll enjoy it.Visited December 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 4 December 2022
- laczkozsuDebrecen, Hungary1,618 contributionsWonderful parks and beautiful historic buildings aroundThis place is a part of the Alhambra, it’s on the world heritage list. It was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid sultans (in the 1300s). Now it’s a must-see site. We bought combined tickets with Alhambra online in advance. We walked around the wonderful gardens, which occupy three large terraces on the hillside. My favourite was one, which features a rose bush labyrinth. I think you need a few hours to explore this place and don’t rush throught it.Visited December 2022Written 18 January 2023
- Mich EjidoEl Ejido, Spain7 contributionsWorth the waitWhenever you go to the Alhambra and Generalife you will always find it busy. There are set visiting times for the monument but there are things to see while you are waiting. The gardens are nice at any time of the year but much prettier in Spring/summerVisited March 2023Written 5 March 2023
- Devon-Elizabeth SHerndon, Virginia180 contributionsPart of the Alhambra ExperienceWhile you can visit the general leaf without visiting the Nasarid palaces, to get the full Alhambra experience you really have to do all three period there is a beautiful center garden in the general leaf and some stylish Mudejar here architecture to enjoy and get you excited about the real showstopper the Nasarid palaces. We went in February and rather early in the morning and it was still crowded with wall to wall people. Definitely pre-book your tickets as they do sell out. We were getting into line with our prepaid tickets when they announced to everyone, at about 11:30 AM, that tickets for the day were completely sold out. If it is this busy in February I can only imagine how chaotic it is in the summer time, offseason is clearly the way to goVisited February 2023Written 12 March 2023
- EmanpeeSydney, Australia2,805 contributionsSuperb gardensDone as part of Alhambra palaces visit. Do not miss. Wonderful gardens. Not a strenuous walk. Beautiful gardens and water features, plus more great views. Gets crowded with tour groups so a bit of patience needed for some photos.Visited April 2023Written 28 April 2023
- aavct90Simsbury, Connecticut264 contributionsOne of a KindWhere do I start? The fountains, flowers and gardens are so beautifully manicured and the mosaic/textiles left over are stunning. My words cannot begging to describe how unique this place is - everyone needs to go once in their lifetime. I recommend getting a general day visit pass so you can see the Alhambra in it’s entirety. However, please note that this is a somewhat tricky place to visit for someone with disabilities. I have one that can impact my ability to walk and I have no idea how I would manage on a bad day. None the less, this is a must.Visited July 2023Written 2 July 2023
- digitalrocCalgary, Canada1,816 contributionsGarden of ParadiseThe Generalife is part of the Alhambra visit, and was built during the 13th and 14th centuries by Muhammad II. The Generalife was a country villa that was used both as a private retreat by elites as well as a farming estate with agricultural functions. The garden is absolutely stunning, especially the sculptured shrubs in arched shapes, to the brightly coloured flowers. We had a good weather day so we experienced the garden in all of its glory, until later that night when it rained. When we were leaving the Generalife, we saw an outdoor seating area being set up, and our tour guide mentioned that Bob Dylan is to play at the Alhambra in 4 weeks. The Generalife is also an UNESCO World Heritage Sites (declared in 1984).Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 19 July 2023
- Charles SNorthamptonshire, United Kingdom1,044 contributionsBeautiful and Serene GardensFrom the Alhambra's northern side, a footpath leads to the beautiful and serene gardens of generalife surrounding the palace. These grounds feature shady patios, fountains, fragrant roses, and flowered terraces. A tip is to book an early morning slot to view the first few rooms and then enjoy the entire palace to appreciate how tranquil a setting this once was. Unmissable.Visited June 2023Written 27 July 2023
- Jon L6 contributionsGorgeousSome of the most beautiful gardens we've ever seen. Great views too. If visiting in summer, go in the morning; it's cooler in general, and the tall trees create east-facing shade. (It would be hotter & more sun-exposed in the afternoon.)Visited August 2023Written 1 August 2023
- Sally62Northampton, United Kingdom5,221 contributionsBeautiful gardensBeautiful tranquil gardens - you can understand why this was the retreat for the Nasrid kings and their families. Our previous visit had been in March when the orange trees were loaded with fruit but it was nice to see all of the summer flowers. Lovely patios, lots of water features and plenty of places to find shade. You can buy tickets just to the Generalife gardens or combine it with a trip to the Alhambra which we did - you can visit in any order. Note that the time on a combined ticket is for the Nasrid Palace not the complex so you can spend as long as you want wandering around the rest of the site both before and afterwards - we spent most of the day between the two. Do book your tickets as far in advance as you can though because they do sell out quickly. We booked our through Granada Card which also gives access to many other sites and transport.Visited September 2022Written 16 August 2023
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA564 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
A spectacular area of the Alhambra complex is a fair distance of the crowds of Nasrid Palace. Very serene with a ton of water features. You get a great view of Alhambra at the end of the paved area, After spending 4 hours, we really did not have the gas to get a cab to take us to Mirador de San Nicolas to take a picture and deal with another set of crowds. You can decide if it is worth the effort. I attached 2 pictures so you can make your own informed decision. Enjoy.
Written 9 November 2023
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Bluebellplasnewydd
Cardiff, UK1,935 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
These gardens are beautifully set out bit not so perfect that you would not wish to stay there. You are likely to visit as part of your tour of the palaces so don't miss.
Written 7 November 2023
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David N
Brisbane, Australia1,696 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We did a private tour through the gardens at a leisurely pace that enabled us to soak up the wonderful history and also beautiful experience.
Written 18 October 2023
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Alam H
London, UK217 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Brilliant place to visit with family, beautiful garden and scenery. Fully of history, be ready for lots of walking. Would advice to take bottle of water.
Written 25 August 2023
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Sally62
Northampton, UK5,221 contributions
Sep 2022
Beautiful tranquil gardens - you can understand why this was the retreat for the Nasrid kings and their families. Our previous visit had been in March when the orange trees were loaded with fruit but it was nice to see all of the summer flowers. Lovely patios, lots of water features and plenty of places to find shade. You can buy tickets just to the Generalife gardens or combine it with a trip to the Alhambra which we did - you can visit in any order. Note that the time on a combined ticket is for the Nasrid Palace not the complex so you can spend as long as you want wandering around the rest of the site both before and afterwards - we spent most of the day between the two. Do book your tickets as far in advance as you can though because they do sell out quickly. We booked our through Granada Card which also gives access to many other sites and transport.
Written 16 August 2023
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EFSTATHIOS B
Athens, Greece414 contributions
Jul 2023
If you find yourself in Granada, don't miss it, for nothing!Perhaps one of the most beautiful things in Granada, along with the Palace of the Nasrids!
Written 13 August 2023
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RAMON G
Houston, TX7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Amazing living quarters!
A piece of art, history and legends. Gardens are a paradise! Guided tour it is a must tour. Awesome service!
A piece of art, history and legends. Gardens are a paradise! Guided tour it is a must tour. Awesome service!
Written 6 August 2023
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Jon L
6 contributions
Aug 2023
Some of the most beautiful gardens we've ever seen. Great views too. If visiting in summer, go in the morning; it's cooler in general, and the tall trees create east-facing shade. (It would be hotter & more sun-exposed in the afternoon.)
Written 1 August 2023
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Charles S
Northamptonshire, UK1,044 contributions
Jun 2023
From the Alhambra's northern side, a footpath leads to the beautiful and serene gardens of generalife surrounding the palace. These grounds feature shady patios, fountains, fragrant roses, and flowered terraces. A tip is to book an early morning slot to view the first few rooms and then enjoy the entire palace to appreciate how tranquil a setting this once was. Unmissable.
Written 27 July 2023
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Perpetua Harry
United Kingdom17 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
The magnificent view of Alhambra from Albayzin was spectacular. This has made me wonder the architectural in those days was so incredibly beautiful and unique!!! It was lucky that day the weather was not as hot as expected.
Written 26 July 2023
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Liza G
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Hola! Voy en un tour que llega 2pm, si reservo 4pm a los palacios Nazaríes y salgo 5:30pm podría entrar 30 min a los jardines? Cual es la última hora para entrar a los jardines (marzo 8:30-6pm)? En algún lugar vi que tenía que entrar 1 hora antes? Si alguien sabe les agradezco! Hello! I'm going on a tour that arrives at 2pm, if I book at the palaces at 4pm and leave at 5:30pm, could I enter the gardens for 30 minutes? What is the last entry time to the gardens (march 8:30-6pm)? If anyone knows I appreciate it!
Theresa P
Brinklow, UK68 contributions
Booking this ticket is a mindfield! We have booked generalife tour, it does include nasrid palace but I don’t know what that is? Also, anyone know if you can pick the tickets up the day before your tour is booked? Thanks, any tips appreciated
Gabriele A
Pistoia, Italy17 contributions
The Narsrid palaces are the HEART of the whole Alhambra. Not to be missed, go and queue at least 15 mins before your allotted time. You can pick up tickets from the machines near the entrance, unless your printout is the ticket itself, it should say.
Judy L
Los Altos Hills, CA2,124 contributions
Do they allow re-entry to the garden? We have timed ticket at 2pm and are staying at the Parador. It would be nice to be able to go back into the garden when it's cooler.
ANGELO V
Milan, Italy2,899 contributions
Access to the part that requires a ticket is limited to only once. I saw a couple before me in line, that were re-entering and the person checking the tickets told them it is only once. The couple answered that they visited only half of it because they had to be at the Nasrid palace at a fixed time, and the controller allowed them in again, after some further discussion. I wouldn't count on being readmitted however...
Stimpy33
6 contributions
I have a ticket for the Nasrid Palace at 1.30,
What is the best entrance?
David F
Belfast, UK14 contributions
Walk up from the plazza de santa Anna and then enter the Alhambra via the Peurto de la Justica gate. Once inside the walls you will see signs and a queue for the nasrid palace. Join the queue 10-15 mins before the stated entrance time on your ticket. Stewards will come along and ask what time you are to enter and then motion you to go on through to ticket checking close to the time for entry. If you miss your time slot you will not gain entry as the palace is popular. The other palaces have no time restricted slots and you can enter them at your leisure.
María de los An... C
Merida, Spain504 contributions
Hola!! Se ven solo el Generalife o también se visitan sus jardines?
bonati64
50 contributions
Si se visitan los jardines, además la última vez que estuvimos estaban arreglandolos.
Dahlia Y
Mecca, Saudi Arabia6 contributions
I will be going on first week end of March 2018, i want to enter the Nasrid palaces and el
El Hambra as well .
What is Nasrid palaces ? But for sure will do the El
Hambra .
And how much are the tickets guided in english and the duration of the tour and what if i want only the Dl Hambra
djb472
Lytham St Anne's, UK90 contributions
There are free audio guides available at the main entrance. When booking your tickets you need to specify what time you want to go into the main palace and these times are strictly adhered to, if you are late for your allotted time, you won't be allowed in. X You will need a minimum of 3 hours for your visit X
Carol N
Brooklyn Park, MN17 contributions
We will be there about the same time in February 2018. Are the gardens still beautiful at this time of year?
Gary M
Kansas City, MO71 contributions
Further: The citrus trees may have fruit but the likelihood of flowers would be low
HOWEVER you can certainly expect to be able to enjoy the Alhambra and Generalife with less crowds so you will be able to see the buildings with less tourists in the way of the photos you may wish to take
I am planning a trip to Granada either February or April, 2018 and look forward to seeing the gardens. What will be growing then? Will the gardens primarily be the shapes of hedges that do not lose their leaves?
CDL L
Holywood, UK38 contributions
Hello, I was there again in April 2017 and the beds were in full bloom so nothing to worry about if April is your choice.
Ruggeroatavola
Verona, Italy17 contributions
Sono ammessi i cani?
chiara m
Bari, Italy69 contributions
Salve durante la visita non ho visto cani, non so se e' stato un caso.
Patricia A
Buenos Aires, Argentina218 contributions
Hola estoy por visitar la Alhambra ,voy a sacar el bono diurno turno tarde , de 14 a18 ( nov), y voy a marcar el horario de 16 hs para palacios Nazaries. Como me conviene organizar el itinerario?? por lo que lei el Generalife queda trasmano del resto del conjunto??? es mejor dejarlo para lo ultimo???
La entrada general , se div en bomo mañana y tarde , mi idea es sacr el de tarde, si llego a las 13 hs me dejan entar o debo esperar a las 14hs???
Ruben8833
Cartes, Spain245 contributions
teniendo la entrada puedes entrar a la hora que quieras, como si quieres entrar a las 9 de la mañana pero la hora del palacio nazaries es la que tienes que respetar para verlo si o si, estate 10 min antes, no mucho antes ya que no te va a servir de nada, y respecto al generalife si esta a desmano, te recomiendo vayas con tiempo, veas toda la zona de alrededor del palacio nazarie y despues del palacio ya ves el generalife... sobre 3 horas no te las quita nadie por alli dentro viendo todo el tinglao... y si saca las entradas antes o si vas tarde no entras
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Frequently Asked Questions about Generalife
- Generalife admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost ₹ 3,977.16, while a popular guided tour starts around ₹ 500.17 per person.
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Generalife:
- Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide (From ₹ 3,977.16)
- Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour (From ₹ 1,757.25)
- Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces (From ₹ 5,086.70)
- Granada: Alhambra & Generalife Ticket with Audio Guide (From ₹ 2,682.56)
- Alhambra, Generalife Gardens & optional Nasrid Palaces in a Small Group (From ₹ 3,236.91)
- Hotels near Generalife:
- (0.37 km) Hotel Casa Morisca
- (0.32 km) Parador de Granada
- (0.45 km) Bibo Suites Oro Del Darro
- (0.47 km) solar MontesClaros
- (0.23 km) Carmen de los Chapiteles
- Restaurants near Generalife:
- (0.27 km) Restaurante Parador de Granada
- (0.40 km) Rabo de Nube
- (0.44 km) Restaurante Ruta del Azafran
- (0.42 km) Restaurante Jardines Alberto
- (0.73 km) Tablao Flamenco Jardines de Zoraya